Mon Mar 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 24 | 31 | 25 | 104 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks edged the Hornets 111-104. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.